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The Fourth of July is a time for backyard barbecues, neighborhood gatherings, and dazzling fireworks displays. But it can also be one of the busiest holidays for emergency departments.According to Daniel Guzman, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine …

By Eline WigginsAs families and friends come together to celebrate Independence Day, it's important to keep safety in mind. According to experts at Cook Children's, drowning is the primary threat to children during this holiday. Drowning patients …

We want you to have a safe Fourth of July weekend, so we thought it might help for you to know where your child is most at risk during the holiday. Through our Trauma department registry, here are the top four causes of injuries we’ve seen …